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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday, May 22
    Bulkeley Band Concert
    Rhinebeck's middle school band. 7pm. Phone: 845-871-5500. Url: http://rhinebeckcsd.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    40 Voice Choir!
    The Virginia Commonwealth University Singers; reception to follow. Suggested donation: $10, $5 for seniors and students, under 5 free; at 7pm. Phone: 845-876-3727. Url: http://rhinebeckreformedchurch.org/.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Celebrate CENTER and Our Good Fortune
    All invited to share our joy; toast our generous donors and our wonderful theatre community; while there, take a tour of our front stage and back stage. Drinks and light fare at 6pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Thursday, May 23
    Author & Illustrator G. Brian Karas
    Award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books ( including Atlantic, Saving Sweetness, and Home on the Bayou) will be reading, discussing and demonstating the tools of his trade. Program is for all ages at 6:30pm. Phone: 845-889-4683. Email: staatsburglibrary@gmail.com. Url: http://staatsburglibrary.org.

  • Friday, May 24
    USO Show
    An evening of comedy, entertainment, historic film footage and music of the 1940s. Free! Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
    Vanderbilt Plant Sale
    Annuals, perennials, herbs, vines, etc. Benefit sale in parking lot of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. 10am–5pm. Phone: 845-229-6432. Email: moebius122@opton.line.net. Url: http://www.vanderbiltgarden.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    WWII Military Displays
    Re-enactors in battle dress share their appreciation for WWII history. Uniforms, equipment and prop weapons on display. Also, live period music. 10am–4pm. Free. Email: clifford.laube@nara.gov. Url: http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    An eclectic mix of choregraphy, featuring dancers from the D'amby Project as well as a good deal of local talent. Sat at 8pm, Sun at 3pm. $20/$10. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Viva Flamenco
    $45 cafe table, $30 general seating; 7:30. Phone: 845-757-5106. Url: http://kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25
    Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana
    Traditional while forward-looking work that is "fresh and relevant." Performance at Kaatsbaan will be a preview of the company’s program that will be at NYC's Joyce Theatre later in May. General Admission (reserved seating) $30, Café Table Seating, $45, 7:30 p.m. Email: pgrkaats@bestweb.net. Url: http://www.kaatsbaan.org.

  • Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26
    The Thing About Art, See
    Energetic and elegant dancea featuring D’Amby Project dancers, including Elaine Colandrea. $20/adults $10/children. Tickets at door or in advance; reservations recommended! 5/25 at 8pm & 5/26 at 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Farm Fantastic!
    Beers, Wines & Barbecue: the perfect way to inaugurate summer w/fundraising event for Columbia Land Conservancy, 4:30–8pm on beautiful farm (w/gorgeous views) in Livingston. Food & drink: locally grown food, array of wines, and locally brewed beer. Fun: petting farm, birds of pray, oxen demos, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, music by Spurs USA + more. Information & to purchase tickets clctrust.org/barbecue. Phone: 518-392 5252x204. Url: http://clctrust.org.

  • Sunday, May 26
    Milan Memorial Day Celebration
    Refreshments and displays; parade begins at Town Hall at noon. Email: townclerk@milan-ny.gov.

  • Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1
    Tour to Honor Revolutionary War Patriots
    Two day low-cost trip to Plattsburgh and Quebec to honor the 200 American soldiers of the 4th Dutchess County Militia of the NY Line of Montgomery’s Brigade who died and were buried at Fort Chambly in June 1776. Public invited. Email: saartjelast@gmail.com. Url: http://northerndutchessdar.org.

  • Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2
    Cavalcade of Magic
    The Al Baker Assembly #35 of the Society of American Magaicians, along w/local magicians. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Phone: 845-876-3080. Url: http://centerforperformingarts.org.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Relay for Life
    Walk/run fundraiser for American Cancer Society. 11am opening ceremony. Contact fairgrounds for more info. Phone: 845-876-4001. Email: info@dutchessfair.com. Url: http://dutchessfair.com.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Opening, No Constraints
    A show of members' works; 6–8pm. Phone: 845-757-2776. Email: greysand@verizon.net. Url: http://tivoliartistsgallery.com.

  • Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2
    Camp Ramapo Community Weekend
    Ramapo opens to public for annual outdoor family fun w/rope courses, swimming, climbing wall, games for all ages. Bunk accommodations or bring tent. Wknd. $90 a person, Sat only $60. Call or reserve on web. Phone: 845-876-8403. Email: jkinsley@ramapoforchildren.org. Url: http://ramapoforchildren.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Rhinecliff Waterfront Day
    Live music, games, bouncy castle, Clearwater Sloop with free tours, Sheriff K-9 demos, magic show, crafts and vendors, pie eating contest and lots more! 11am–5pm rain or shine. Phone: 845-206-4965. Email: patricia.wind@gmail.com. Url: http://rhinecliff.org.

  • Saturday, June 1
    Downton Abbey Themed Tour
    Highlighting Staatsburgh’s real life counterparts of the Downton Abbey characters, Reservations required. (Also offered on other June dates; call for details.) Phone: 845-889-8851. Url: http://staatsburgh.org.

Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Local History

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

General Interest

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

Closing the Science Gap

by Mary Leonard  

The Rhinebeck Science Foundation has come through on the technology front, especially for Rhinebeck's middle schoolers.

Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Dutchess/Columbia Community Businesses

Bright large studio for drawing, illustration, manga, painting, clay, sculpture, figure drawing, Japanese arts, crafts, etc. Art history & world culture. Year-round Classes, Summer Camp, Workshops, Art Parties & Events for all ages!

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-9719

Ann Lombardozzi C.P.E. and daughter Michelle Lombardozzi-Strollo have 30 years combined experience. Computerized equipment thermyolosis, electrolysis and blend methods. Disposable needles used. CDC sterilization methods. Electrolysis—the only method of permanent hair removal.

22 E. Market St., #201 #201, Rhinebeck
845-876-4878

Watercolor instruction from Betsy Jacaruso for beginning and advanced painters. Three hour classes in a relaxed group setting w/focus on basic watercolor techniques while developing a personal style. Being comfortable with the level you’re at allows for more freedom to explore. Subject matter: botanicals, landscapes & more. Occasional landscape field trips, weather permitting. Classes in drawing and pastels also offered w/Keith Gunderson. New multi-media art classes for kids w/Mosa Tanksley, and new beginner’s classes on Thu eves in April at the Studio through Red Hook Continuing Ed. See also under “Galleries & Studios.”

The Rhinebeck Courtyard 43 E. Market St., Suite 2, Rhinebeck
845-516-4435

An analytic approach to the therapeutic process based on the theories of Jacques Lacan, which supports a belief in the ability of the individual to recognize and incorporate more productive solutions to persistent or problematic patterns of behavior.

Rhinebeck: 845-876-5800 NYC: 917-270-8280

The place to fill all your outdoors needs: fertilizers, feed, fencing, lawn, garden, & farm supplies, shavings, pet food & supplies, lime, bedding, straw, bird seed, feeders & birdhouses, clothing.

68 Firehouse Ln., Red Hook
845-876-1559

We're a small boutique agency specializing in antique country homes and historic Hudson townhouses. We're sophisticated, honest and creative professionals who enjoy matching our customers with the most charming and interesting houses in the Hudson Valley. Check out our website, and see why people are saying it's the best real estate site anywhere. Or stop by and see us in Tivoli, Hudson, or Catksill.

58 Broadway, Tivoli
845-757-5672

All your Indian favorites: curries, tandooris, vindaloos, vegetarian and meat favorites, breads and appetizers.

28 E. Market St, Red Hook
845-758-2666

At High Ridge Traditional Healing Arts, patients receive care based on highly individualized treatment protocols, centered on both the knowledge gained from this ancient healing tradition, and the techniques developed as a result of modern research. Regaining healthy balance in an environment full of stressors may require more than one mode of care—all five of the professionally practiced branches of Taoist healing arts are offered. Over 19 years of experience.

7392 S. Broadway (Rt. 9), Red Hook
845-758-2424

For a unique collaboration of your nature and mother nature. We offer full services of design/build of landscapes, including stone work. We will create a low-maintenance, timeless aesthetic solution to your landscaping needs. Completely insured, references available upon request. BBB member, A+ rated.

845-758-4088

Get hot & cold subs & the best pizza in town at this family-owned community gathering spot in the heart of the village.

7514 N. Broadway, Red Hook
845-758-5808

Dry stone walls, stone patios, arches, fireplaces, etc. We specialize in creating high quality masonry work; matching historic or building new. We have been working with native stone 32 years, please visit our website. Anything is possible with stone! Fully Insured, significant references. BBB member, A+ rated.

845-758-4088

Local growers noted for the high quality and extraordinary variety of our greenhouse stock, we welcome all of you, Garden Meisters, Plant Nuts and Perennial Lovers, to indulge yourselves from late April through September.

389 Salisbury Tpk, Rhinebeck
845-876-2953

House cleaning offered by an experienced professional. Can arrange for window cleaning. Reasonable rates. Call for references.

518-965-2363 or 518-537-5507

A wondrous world of discovery and imagination. Half day classes offered for two, three and four year olds.

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-0889

Over 25 years working in collaboration with homeowners and professional designers to create a unique and special something for the home or office. Custom cabinetry and so much more!

518-537-2365 or 845-399-5484

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